Matt Newsome, BBC Rugby League Correspondent
Reducing head contact in rugby league is essential for governing bodies as it is paramount to ensuring that the necessary insurance is available to continue the game.
It's a difficult balancing act: protecting player welfare in a fast-paced, intense contact sport while maintaining the physicality that the game is so beloved for.
The new framework is clear on paper. If contact to the head is severe or dangerous without mitigation measures, it corresponds to red. Forceful or dangerous, but with mitigating measures such as lowering the height of a player's tackle, it is equivalent to a sin bin. Not mandatory, only penalty, or in some cases, no penalty.
Brown's sending off was due to unclear guidance on interpreting the Framework, but I hope referees will now feel empowered to use common sense in such situations.
Fans, players and former players said the incident, which appeared to be a coincidence, resulted in a harsher penalty than other incidents during the match, such as Leeds' James Donaldson, who was only charged with an arm-waving high tackle. I became dissatisfied with that. In Oliver Gildart of Hull KR.
Fans want consistency, players want games where they know where they stand and everyone wants rugby league to be played to its full potential.
The reaction to the first round was a clear decrease in the number of cards and bans issued as players had to adjust their games to the new regulations.
Communication and dialogue are now paramount for the RFL, ensuring that all players and coaches at professional level are involved in decision-making and provide input as stewards of the sport.
